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The Return Of TAKASHI; Video Trailer Available
'80s rock group TAKASHI has announced its return after 30 years. The band, which was originally formed in 1981, will reunite in the summer to re-release classic material, along with new songs and tour dates to follow. A trailer can be viewed below. In 1983 Mongol Horde Records released albums from T...January 31, 2011
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Updated: Official ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Details Revealed
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, the heralded hard rock and metal event of the summer, is swiftly becoming the heavy music fans' summertime rite of passage. Today, the fourth annual summertime juggernaut announces the 2011 lineup with DISTURBED, GODSMACK and MEGADETH, joined by MACHINE HEAD, I...January 31, 2011
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HÄMATOM Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
German thrashers HÄMATOM have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ACCU§ER ALBERLOUR'S...January 31, 2011
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DIAMOND HEAD, AIRBOURNE, ARCHITECTS Confirmed For U.K.'s SONISPHERE
DIAMOND HEAD, AIRBOURNE, ARCHITECTS and WEEZER have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place July 8-10 at Knebworth. Commented DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler: "DIAMOND HEAD have been given the fantastic opportunity of opening for the 'Big Four' [METALLIC...January 31, 2011
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces U.K. Dates
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — the Anglo/American rock supergroup featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER) and blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa — has announced a series of four U.K. headline summe...January 31, 2011
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Limited-Edition 'Was It Worth It?' Picture-Disc Single Due Next Month
"Was It Worth It?", the new limited-edition 12-inch picture-disc single from Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM, will be made available on February 28 exclusively through U.K.'s What Records. Limited to only 500 copies, it features the following tracks: Side A: "Was It Worth It?" Side B: "Angels Do...January 29, 2011
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FIREFORCE: 'March On' Album Details Revealed
Belgian metallers FIREFORCE will release their new album, "March On", on March 25 March via 7Hard. The CD artwork was designed by Eric Philippe, who has previously worked with RHAPSODY, RIOT, MOB RULES, TNT and many others. "March On" contains "12 tracks of true old-school power metal with a monster...January 29, 2011
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QUEEN: First Five Albums To Be Reissued On ISLAND RECORDS
March 14, 2011 sees the re-release of QUEEN's first five albums — one of the most exciting and influential back catalogues of all time. Recorded in the maelstrom of the early 1970s London music scene, QUEEN created a groundbreaking and unique soundtrack that remains globally influential today. Theat...January 28, 2011
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WARRIOR SOUL: European Tour Dates Announced
Veteran rockers WARRIOR SOUL have scheduled the following European tour dates: Mar. 23 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation Mar. 24 - London, UK - The Purple Turtle Camden Mar. 25 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks Mar. 26 - Birmingham, UK - Eddie's Rock Club Mar. 28 - Dublin, IRE - Crawdaddy Mar. 29 - ...January 28, 2011
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SUIDAKRA Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):...January 28, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist On 'Big Four' Tour: As Lame As It Sounds, We Really Do Love Each Other
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Vanessa Franko of The Press-Enterprise about the U.S. leg of the "Big Four" tour, which unites Eighties thrash metal legends METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX on stage for the first time. The single North American gig will take place on Saturday, April 23 a...January 27, 2011
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KING DIAMOND Members Featured On MARYANN COTTON Single
The musicians who performed on KING DIAMOND's 1990 album, "The Eye" — guitarists Andy La Rocque and Pete Blakk, bassist Hal Patino and drummer Snowy Shaw — are featured on the new single from 20-year-old Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino). Entitled "Shock Me", the track will be r...January 27, 2011
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Discuss 'The Pinkburst Project' On 'Rockline'
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French "and friends" will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Jay Jay French by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more information, vi...January 27, 2011
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CAGE: 'The Rise To Power' DVD Details Revealed
San Diego metalers CAGE will release their first-ever DVD, "Cage - The Rise To Power", on March 15 in Europe through Music Buy Mail and through Heavy Metal Media for North America and the rest of the world. The two-disc DVD set packed full of material and is available for pre-order on the official C...January 27, 2011
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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Frontman Releases 'Sleep Shake' Solo Video
Tommy Rogers, lead vocalist, keyboardist and founding member of the award-winning North Carolina progressive rock band BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, will release his debut solo album, "Pulse", on February 1 via Metal Blade Records. The versatile front man and multi-instrumentalist, who not only self-pr...January 26, 2011
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